EAM Jaishankar Hosts BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi
EAM Jaishankar welcomes Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other foreign ministers at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi. This gathering, part of India's BRICS chairmanship, focuses on global economic cooperation and multilateral reforms.
- 01EAM Jaishankar hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi.
- 02Russian FM Sergey Lavrov was among the key attendees.
- 03The meeting emphasizes India's leadership role in BRICS, which it chairs until 2026.
- 04Discussions included trade, investment, and global multilateral issues.
- 05India has previously hosted BRICS summits in 2012, 2016, and 2021.
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On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other foreign ministers at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This meeting is a significant diplomatic engagement as part of India's ongoing role in the BRICS grouping, which focuses on economic cooperation and multilateral reforms among emerging economies. Jaishankar also welcomed representatives from other member nations, including China, Indonesia, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Iran. The meeting is part of India's BRICS chairmanship, which commenced on January 1, 2023, marking India's fourth presidency of the bloc. Earlier, Jaishankar met with Indonesian FM Sugiono to discuss their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and cooperation within ASEAN. Discussions during the meeting with Lavrov covered various aspects of the India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership, including trade, energy, and science and technology.
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The meeting positions New Delhi as a significant hub for international relations, enhancing India's diplomatic influence.
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